Watercolour
Watercolour is a highly popular choice of medium for many artists and can be used to produce both soft and bold effects. Easy to mix and apply, you can build them up quickly with very little drying time in between. If you are new to watercolour painting, take a look at our ultimate guide for beginners, then get creative with wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and more with our great range of watercolour tips, techniques and demonstrations from top watercolour tutors.
How to paint animals and birds in watercolour with Liz Chaderton
Liz Chaderton discusses a variety of techniques and approaches to painting bird and animal textures in watercolour.
How to paint a view of Faversham Creek in watercolour
Alan Bickley shares a step-by-step watercolour painting demonstration of an iconic Faversham Creek scene.
Paint a country lane fast and loose in watercolour
Pass a winter’s afternoon by completing this loose watercolour landscape with Painters-Online regular, Alan Owen.
Paint a winter snowscene with Paul Talbot Greaves
Paul demonstrates painting a winter snowscene in watercolour
How to sketch wildlife in watercolour with Julia Cassels
Why would you choose watercolour for sketching and painting wildlife? Wildlife artist, Julia Cassels extols the virtues of her favourite medium.
How to paint Koi Carp in watercolour with Alison Fennell
Try simple, effective methods for painting with watercolour, by Alison Fennell. Practise wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques